News
Dronfield Christmas Lights Switch-On 2024
The date for Dronfield Christmas Lights Switch-on in 2024 is Friday 29th November from 4pm until 8pm.
Christmas Fest will begin at 4pm with the Civic Hall and Peel Centre hosting a variety of stalls from local organisations and commercial businesses.
Following Carols from a local school choir at 6pm, the Christmas Lights will then be turned on in the Library Gardens!
A variety of street food will be available... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 15 Nov 2024
Bumper attendance at Civic Service
This year's Civic Service was held on Sunday, 29th September, with a fantastic attendance from Dronfield residents.
The service was hosted by the Mayor, Coun Pamela Jones, at the Civic Hall with representatives from local Churches Together in Dronfield. The service traditionally gives thanks to elected councillors, public servants and all those who work in the community for the common good. The 2024... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 7 Nov 2024
Remembrance Day Parade - Sunday, 10th November
On the second Sunday in November each year, residents of Dronfield come together to commemorate and remember those who have lost their lives while serving in the armed forces.
With similar ceremonies held across the country, the annual parade begins on School Lane and then walks up Church Street and High Street, before arriving in the Library Gardens. A service then takes place at the War Memorial.... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 1 Nov 2024
UPDATE - Extreme Wheels in Dronfield - October Half Term NEW TIME
UPDATE - Time change
The Extreme Wheels team have contacted us today, to let us know that they will now be in Sindelfingen Park on Tuesday 29th October from 12pm to 2pm, as the darker nights are drawing in.
Extreme Wheels are back in Sindelfingen Park!
The Extreme Wheels Team will be setting up in Sindelfingen Park for October half-term on Tuesday 29th October from 12pm to 2pm
Extreme Wheels provide a... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 24 Oct 2024
Volunteer Passport Course
A short course covering key topics for all volunteers, suitable for existing volunteers and those thinking about volunteering for the first time (Derbyshire residents and those who volunteer in Derbyshire)
Everyone who completes the course gets an accredited certificate. It might help you find volunteering or work opportunities.
Location: Various Adult Education Centres across Derbyshire and online
Cost:... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 24 Oct 2024
Lea Road Wooden Ramp Statement
Dronfield Town Council is aware of various comments on social media and a petition which has been created calling on the Town Council to preserve and prevent the demolition of the wooden ramp from Lea Road. The Town Council is not the local authority responsible for the wooden ramp, the council responsible for it is Derbyshire County Council.
The Town Council have in the past raised numerous concerns... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 22 Oct 2024
Dronfield Town Council Public Meeting - Dronfield Allotments
Dronfield Town Council will be holding a public meeting in November regarding the future ongoing management of the four allotment sites in Dronfield.
The meeting will be held at the Civic Hall on Tuesday 5th November @ 6:30pm.
All current allotment holders and members of the public are invited to attend.
We look forward to seeing everyone there.
Update 22/10/2024 - Please note that the meeting is NOT regarding... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 21 Oct 2024
Remembrance Day Parade
On the second Sunday in November each year, the residents of Dronfield come together to commemorate and remember those who have died in world wars and other conflicts.
On Sunday 10th November 2024, the parade will begin on School Lane and then walk up Church Street and High Street, before arriving in the Library Gardens.
A minute's silence is observed, hymns will be sung, and local organisations and... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 8 Oct 2024
Derbyshire Mobile Library Timetable
The Derbyshire County Council mobile library van visits our area every 4 weeks. The new Autumn calendar with the locations, arrival, and departure times is provided below:
The mobile library staff are excited to welcome everyone on board to browse the collection and utilise the available services.
For further information please contact the Library Service Enquiry Line: 01629 533444 or email: ask.library@derbyshire.gov.uk... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 4 Oct 2024
News from North East Derbyshire District Council : Dronfield Civic Centre set for upgrade
North East Derbyshire District Council have appointed Gary Fletcher Surfacing Ltd to undertake public realm works to enhance the civic centre in Dronfield.
The project will commence on 23 September and will provide hard and soft landscaping, improved pedestrian links and the introduction of new street furniture, planters and waste bins.
It will also include a flexible event space, relocation of the bus... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 18 Sep 2024
